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    Can't connect wireless PlayStation controllers! HELP!

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      Nicky_S14
      last edited by

      Hi guys,

      I bought some wireless Playstation controllers off this site:
      https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2018-UK-New-for-PS3-Wireless-Bluetooth-3-0-Controller-Game-Handle-Remote-Gamepad/253488512069?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=552672657760&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

      I've installed:

      1. Clone support Gasia
      2. Gasia
      3. Clone support Shanwan

      But I can't get them to work! Anyhow!

      I really need some urgent help as this is another one of my projects. I'm on an overclocked Raspberry Pi (1.3gHz) with a 3D Printed PSX-type case, if that helps.

      Help! Thank you!

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      • mituM
        mitu Global Moderator
        last edited by

        Is this for another one of those 'influencers' meetings ? (1). The controller looks fake, does it work with a PS3 ?

        Also, when asking for support, please include the full information requested in https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first.

        (1) https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/18220/any-psx-builds

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          Nicky_S14
          last edited by Nicky_S14

          @mitu Hehe, not quite. Something different.

          What other information is needed? I hope this helps:

          Running on a Raspberry Pi 3 B Overclocked to 1.3gHz
          3D-Printed PSX case (but I don't think it interferes with bluetooth)
          Latest RetroPie version

          The controllers say that they work with PlayStation, and I even brought up some old controllers that I'm pretty sure work, but none of them are connecting!

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            Nicky_S14
            last edited by

            The controller is shanwan, i checked it, here is the log:

            [ 3287.782325] usb 1-1.3: Product: PS3 GamePad [ 3287.782333] usb 1-1.3: Manufacturer: SHANWAN

            However I tried to pair it with the Shanwan software and it didn't work. I am really super duper lost with this one.

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              Nicky_S14
              last edited by

              I just removed configurations and installed the software again. I checked if sixad was running and surely enough it was. I don't know what to do.

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                Nicky_S14 @mitu
                last edited by

                @mitu Perhaps it's an issue with the bluetooth, or the overclock taking away too much voltage from the bluetooth module? What do you think?

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                • KN4THXK
                  KN4THX @Nicky_S14
                  last edited by

                  @nicky_s14 When you say it didn't work, do you mean the controller didn't connect to the Bluetooth or does it connect with Bluetooth and the light flashes to the solid Player 1 light but the controller doesn't actually allow input?

                  "If you're gonna play the Game Boy, You gotta learn to play it right" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYLGl92ETNQ

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                  • ClydeC
                    Clyde
                    last edited by

                    Just a site note: If the controller really is compatible with the PS3, you could try this wireless adapter. I'm using its Wii U Pro variant for my Wii U Pro controller clones. If it works for PS3 like it does for Wii U Pro, it "just works" without any special software.

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